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Hi,

I am currently considering relocating at the end of the year. I understand its an expensive and lengthy process but would be happier to do so than leave my dog with someone else.

Has anyone had any experiences with any of the Pet Relocation services based out of Bangkok?

I would be returning to Australia.

I don't mean to be the "just google it" guy but have you tried opening google maps and just looking for green spaces? I'm sure it's okay to have a bit of a kick around in Lumphini Park for example. 

Just meaning to be the guy that says yeah i did google it. Places i found were quite far and lumphini is still small distance. Was hoping to a quiet field open to public somewhere other than i did see online already to find something closer.


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I live along asoke din daeng and am looking for an open soccer field or area i can kick the ball with my son. Is anyone aware of an area that we could goto for that in this area?

 

 

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Thanks for the replies guys. If i get any odd charges i just wont pay and goto their office first, credit should be easy that way if it happens. My building also only offers 100mbps although generally with wifi there is a max of around 5mbps i believe hence why i use an ethernet cable. Hoping there will not be too many issues with it after installed.


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No. You are confusing Fibre with mobile Internet.

Thanks for the reply.

When you say i am confusing fibre with mobile, are you referring to connection issues or a limit on downloads?


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Hi.. ive just signed a contract to rent in sukhumvit 31 and looking to connect my internet.

 

Does True Fibre have a limit on the amount of download you can do per month? I can only find information on download limits in regards to speed.

 

Also.. does anyone have any info on the reliability of the fibre internet in that area?

 

 

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Presumably, just guessing here, but you need long pants, plain shirt/tie  and hopefully a jacket.
 
The basics except the jacket can all be obtained in any Tesco or Big C supermarket. The only possible issue is going to be the jacket and your limited time.

Basically exactly what you said. I was considering Uniclo but its been 8 mths since my last visit and cant remember exactly what they hold for a child. If I cant find a place for a jacket, i will go for tesco/big C and just get him a winter lining of some sort.


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Hi..

 

I have a funeral to goto in my home country but will not have time to find clothing once Im back home. Currently traveling out of Africa at the moment but will have 2 days in Bangkok before heading home. Does anyone know anywhere that I can find a basic suit or acceptable funeral clothing in Bangkok for a 10 yr old?

 

 

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4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, bit off topic but I wish you well. I also was single parent bringing up kids in oz. Stick to your guns. Best of luck. As ubonjoe mentioned non o can be obtained many places. I'm a fan of udon thani. You can get get cheap flight from bkk to udon and obtain non o in Vientiane. Note think you make appointment there now. Online? 

Hi Jack.

 

Thanks. Udon will most probably be the direction I take. Last time I flew to Vientiane for my ED visa but will have the young fella with me this time as I can't leave him in Bangkok whilst I go for a visa.

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Australia is not the only place you can get a non-o visa based upon being he parent of a Thai

You can get a single entry non-o visa based upon being the parent of a Thai at the embassy in Vientiane or the Savannakhet Laos with no financial proof.

How long do you plan on staying in the country?

You could apply for a year extension of stay based upon being a parent of a Thai. You would need to show 400k baht in a Thai bank bank.

Hi UbonJoe,

 

Thanks for the reply. I would plan to stay in Thailand for quite a while, at least a year and re-evaluate after that. I haven't held the Non 'O' visa before so to confirm, the Embassy would issue me with a 3 month visa which I then extend at the end of that 3 months for a period of 1 year at immigration in Bangkok correct?

 

The Vientiane and Savannakhet embassy websites state I require my marriage certificate which is now a divorce certificate as well as copies of my 'spouses' passport/id card, house registration etc. In the custody documents these are all present. Would being divorced and holding custody make my application difficult and would the copies from 2014 of my ex-wifes documents that are in the custody documents be suffice in your opinion?

 

Also, in the past I had heard Savannakhet was at times difficult. Is either of Vientiane or Savannakhet easier in regards to obtaining the visa according to any recent reports?

I have been a member here but not so frequent lately and am aware there are numerous threads in relation to this topic however with the recent changes I wanted to ask some advice.

 

My son is a Dual Thai and Australian citizen, was born in Thailand and I am listed on his birth certificate as I was married to a Thai national at the time of his birth but am now divorced. I also have full parental custody of my child with the relevant Thai legal documents to prove this.

 

I am currently due to complete my employment contract in Africa (I am an Australian) and due to issues of Australia's process of issuing a new passport for my son I will be returning to Thailand. I have looked at the Thai Elite option and would like to avoid it due to cost but can option it as a last resort. So my questions are are follows:

1. If I apply for the Non Immigrant 'O' visa in support of my Thai child, can I apply for this in a country other than Australia (for the reason that my son cannot travel to Australia without a current Australian passport)?
2. If I can apply for this visa outside of Australia, which embassy is the best to apply at currently?
3. What are the recent financial requirements and options in regards to an amount in a Thai bank as my proof of income will cease at the end of my contract? I do not have any issues supporting myself for quite some time though.
4. My ex-wife has left Thailand and does not contact my son often or provide present contact numbers. During the process of application would I require any documentation from my ex-wife considering I hold full parental custody?

 

As a second option, if I was not to obtain a Non-O Visa in support of a Thai child, I held a Student Visa in 2014 for a period of 6 months. Would there be any difficulties of me obtaining a second ED Visa as there has been a long period since my last one?

 

Hi,

I have not been living in Thailand for the past four years so am a bit out of date. My son (Thai citizen) requires a new Thai passport and we will be in Bangkok in November, this would be his 2nd time for a passport renewal. The last one I did at Chang Wattana. I hold 100% custody of my son and hold his birth certificate and Australian citizenship certificate, as well as Aus & Thai passports. I have seen that there is a new passport office that has opened in Klong Toey MRT station which would be the most suitable point to apply if possible however can anyone tell me what documents I will need to bring? I have look at the www.mfa.go.th website but I find it a little unclear. Being a child I imagine there will be a few additional documents such as the custody agreement I have.

 

I do not have the House Registration booklet however he does not reside in Thailand any longer as he resides with me in Zambia.

 
Medical procedure?
 
I know Wikipedia isn't the greatest source, but https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ear_candling is worth a read.
 

It is definitely not a medical procedure. It simply cleans out your ears.


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Does anyone know where I can buy ear candles for home use? Closer to the Sathorn area would be good but I don't mind traveling to pick some up.

 

 

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My hard drive has recently crashed (external type) and I am hoping to recovery the data or repair the drive.

 

Does anyone have any experience with any data recovery places in Bangkok and what would be the expected price to pay?

I've decided to purchase a property in Bangkok and would rather borrow the money than drop a bundle of cash to purchase directly. I know this may not be the choice for all but it is for myself considering the current economy of the world.

Today I spoke to UOB Singapore and as I receive my income from a country that does not have a UOB Branch, they will not accept my application. Bangkok Bank however has indicated that they will accept my application & informed of the current loan tenor, interest rate as well as maximum loan amount.

I understand the places to obtain a Home Loan as a foreigner for property in Thailand is limited but I wanted to ask the wider public if there are any other Bank known to be offering such lending. Fyi.. I'm Australian, divorced in Thailand with custody of my half Thai son.. so the option of being a guarantor to a Thai is out of the question.

Only a suggestion, but could you not take your bag to a 7-11 where they have the scales outside for people to weigh themselves and pay 5 Baht? As I say, just an idea

Not a bad idea actually and I will do that if I cant get some scales.. I have 7 items for check in between two people so it would be awkward to get them all over there and then recheck after repacking.

Does anyone know where to buy a set of fish scales (approx 30kgs) close to Asoke?

I am moving back to Australia and have quite a bit of weight in my luggage so would like to avoid any over baggage charges by weighing my bags first.

Irish Rovers...Say no more...

I will say more. Went to their website and menu and there is no American breakfast listed there. Mushrooms, stewed or fried tomatoes, beans, black pudding is not what the OP had on mind.

Haha thanks Thaibob.

The Thai's idea of a good breakfast is really something to be imagined!

Cheers

Do you actually want an American breakfast (ie with things like waffles and hash browns) as opposed to a British one (ie with toast and jam, and fried farmyard)?

Either way, I would recommend the Casa Pascal brunch buffet as having decent quality breakfast items for just about every taste and ethnicity. Hard to beat for the price (225B).

Kitten Kong,

Yes, thats what Im after.

Can you tell me where to find it?

If you are in the Jomtien Beach area then try Rich Man Poor Man. It's a bar/restaurant type place owned by an American guy and he serves a American style breakfast. Go down (Jomtien) Beach Road and he is located on either Soi 9 or 10. When you turn into the Soi you will see the place on the right side, about 50' in.

Cheers Spaniel.

I can summise this is a genuine big american breakfast?

Guys,

I'm visiting Pattaya this weekend & it has been a long time since I was last there.

Where would one suggest I could find the best American Breakfast in Town?

Hi II2,

because sometime it happened that my battery was flat or just failed for some reason and having a spare one will give me the time to fix the one having issues at my own peace, plus i do run some extra electronics on it and strong headlights.

Being in the middle of nowhere without a battery might be a challenging task

Som Tom,

If you are having early battery failing issues or flat batteries from long garage times, have you ever considered investing in a CTEK battery charger?

When you battery charge level drops (the level is different depending on what battery type you have) the battery will begin to sulfate at the cells reducing your batteries storage capacity.. Also, if you put high loads on batteries of a low charge this can also damage the battery. If you have had multiple early battery failures you may also want to ensure you do not have an intermittent regulator on your alternator as a bad alternator can kill a battery and vice versa.

CTEK have a shop in Sukhumvit Soi 49. PM me if you would like the details.